Lesser Known 80s Teen Rom-Coms "The Sure Thing"

“Marchial Arts Madness” continues! JW Fails and Kurt McKinney are back to celebrate the 40th anniversary of No Retreat, No Surrender and discuss the documentary The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender! In 2025, JW Fails (NRNS, Lambada, The New Leave It To Beaver) & Kurt McKinney (NRNS, Sworn To Justice, The Last Kumite) came on $2 Late Fee to talk about NRNS and the subsequent documentary that was nearing production. One year later, the documentary is complete and out! JW & Kurt are back to talk about the doc, its premiere in Germany, and much more! Btw, NRNS’s Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham will be on $2LF in two weeks! Don’t miss it! If you want to hear and see more about the legacy of NRNS from JW & Kurt, be sure to check out previous episodes at the links below. Listen to Kurt McKinney’s interview from March of 2021 (Kurt’s first appearance on $2 Late Fee) here! Watch Kurt & JW Fails’ interview from March of 2025 (JW’s first appearance on $2 Late Fee) here! Watch JW Fail’s interview from September of 2025 here! As mentioned in the interview, the trailer for the documentary Chuck Norris vs Communism can be seen here. (I omitted the trailer from the episode because it’s in Russian with English subtitles) Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Marchial Madness” kicks off with a bolt of lightning when James Pax (Big Trouble in Little China) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on screen, the 40th Anniversary Big Trouble in Little China World Tour, upcoming projects, & much more! James Pax is well known for playing “Lightning” in Big Trouble in Little China, but his career spans so much more than John Carpenter’s 1986 cult classic. From modeling for Giorgio Armani to spending time at a Chinese military camp, James has lived quite a life. In this interview, he’ll reminisce on his career in film (BTILC, Kinjite: The Forbidden Subject, Dr Buthune), television (Nasty Boys), and a lot more! Enjoy! In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Big Trouble In Little China, James will be touring the world making several appearances. To see his event schedule, dates & locations check out his official site here! As seen in the intro to James interview, Big Trouble in Little China memorabilia (including keychains, hats, & posters) can be found here! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tables, Chairs, & Railing Rope! Oh my! This month on Territory Marks Paul & Zak cover a “No DQ” tag match from Memphis, Rich Rude & King Kong Bundy vs Jerry Lawler & Macho Man Randy Savage! P & Z Territory Mark Factory gets wild in 1984, when the boys travel to North East Jr College in Boonville, Mississippi to discuss the “No DQ” battle between Rude & Bundy and Lawler & Savage! Memphis Wrestling (CWA) was known for its over the top bouts. This is one match that goes for the gusto! Does it live up to the hype? You’ll have to listen to find out. Enjoy! You can watch the match and promo at the links below: You can watch the match here: ⁠“Ravishing” Rick Rude & King Kong Bundy vs Jerry “The King” Lawler & “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs KKB & Rude NO DQ 9-17-84⁠ Check out the post promo from Lawler & Savage here: ⁠Lawler & Savage Promo⁠ Over on our Patreon, we’re featuring Rick Rude on this month’s Legends of the Territories! Consider supporting the show by signing up today at this link: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠⁠ Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content including “Legends of the Territories”: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@territorymarks⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠⁠ Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy: ⁠⁠@kayfabeacademy⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Territory Marks logo by ⁠⁠VideoForce⁠⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠⁠ Merch:⁠⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠⁠ IMDB: ⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠⁠Geekscape Network⁠⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠⁠@zakshaffer⁠⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠⁠) Listen on Spotify ⁠here⁠. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The (Midnight) Night Boyz invade Pasadena Comic Con and discuss lesser known Sci-Fi movies & tv shows! Zak and Corey, along with Max from Ready2Retro & Jonathan from Geekscape, had a fan packed panel at last month’s Pasadena Comic Con. The “Boyz” reflected on forgotten sci-fi movies and tv shows that hit (Enemy Mine & Alien Nation) and some that didn’t (Metalstorm). Enjoy! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Buy the 80s Kids Unite t-shirt here! Check out Max’s podcast, Ready2Retro here! Jonathan’s podcast Geekscape can be found here! Check it out! Bodhi's new YouTube channel "Bedrockpros” is now LIVE! Subscribe to the channel ⁠here⁠. Content coming soon! Diallo's links can all be found here! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee / TV Obscura / Territory Marks crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Instagram: @territorymarks Subscribe to our YouTube 80s Kids Unite logo by VideoForce Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air when Dustin returns along with our good buddy Chris Mayek to discuss lesser known 80s teen romantic comedies! We all know and love Can’t Buy Me Love, Pretty In Pink, and Risky Business! But in this episode we dig a little deeper into the genre of 80s teen romantic comedies. Dustin, Zak, and Chris each bring a favorite of theirs to talk about. The dudes also discuss a few honorable mentions (Secret Admirer) and much more! Enjoy! Be sure to like, subscribe and follow Chris Mayek’s YouTube channel here. Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Matt Lupis join Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss their new film, All Is Fine In ‘89, 80s “coming of age movies”, and much more! With All Is Fine In ‘89, the Lupis brothers have created a unique indie film that’s parts Fast Times At Ridgemont High and Degrassi Jr High! Matt and Adam chat about their movie and celebrate some of their favorite “80s coming of age movies.” What are their favorites? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Enjoy! You can watch All Is Fine In ‘89 here! For updates on All Is Fine In ‘89 follow these links: @allisfinein89 @westonaofficial @adamlupis @mattlu11 Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ring in the new year with an epic battle between “Macho Man” Randy Savage & “Ravishing” Rick Rude! Before both men went to WWF, Rick Rude and Randy Savage engaged in an epic battle down in Memphis! Paul and Zak discuss the match, whether Randy Savage was a heel or face, and confetti…lots of confetti! Enjoy! You can watch the match and promo at the links below: “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs “Ravishing” Rick Rude 1984-CWA Promo from Macho Man WARNING: audio is terrible Also mentioned in the episode: Welcome Home Jelly Bean Over on our Patreon, we’re featuring Randy Savage on this month’s Legends of the Territories! Consider supporting the show by signing up today at this link: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content including “Legends of the Territories”: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@territorymarks⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy: ⁠@kayfabeacademy⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Territory Marks logo by ⁠VideoForce⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) Listen on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark, Zak & Corey are joined by Max from Ready2Retro to review Tremors! The boys have a blast discussing this quintessential cult classic (according to Max) Tremors, so grab a stick and polevolt over some Graboids because this threeway swapcast is sure to give you those nostalgic feels! Watch our interview with Michael Gross HEREListen to our interview with director, Ron Underwood & Zoran Gvojic HERE DON’T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Help support the Altadena fire survivors by donating to these charities: Altadena Musicians Post Fire Max’s Family’s GoFundMe... Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Podcasting After Dark: www.patreon.com/podcastingafterdark Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz discuss their favorite toys and holiday memories! In December of 2025, Matt Kelly (One Hit Thunder) had his annual Geekscape Gives fundraising drive where he raised money for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Coastal New Jersey. Over the course of that drive, several podcasts from the Geekscape Network were featured doing live episode of their respective podcasts. 80s Kids Unite joined in the fun to talk about holiday memories. This is that episode. We talk Star Wars, He-Man, DC Superpowers, and much more! And yes, at least one "Night Boy” has a traumatic experience. It would be 80s Kids Unite without it! Enjoy! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Buy the 80s Kids Unite t-shirt here! Bodhi's new YouTube channel "Bedrockpros” is now LIVE! Subscribe to the channel ⁠here⁠. Content coming soon! Check out Wayne’s podcast, Flip City Podcast here and follow Flip City on instagram here! Diallo's links can all be found here! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee / TV Obscura / Territory Marks crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Instagram: @territorymarks Subscribe to our YouTube 80s Kids Unite logo by VideoForce Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Gross (Family Ties, Tremors) comes to Podcasting After Dark and Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on screen and much more! America’s favorite “TV Dad”, Michael Gross joins Corey and Zak to reminisce on moments from his amazing career! They discuss the cultural phenomenon of Tremors, why Scott Valentine aka “Nick” was desperately needed on Family Ties, Michael’s love of trains, favorite Christmas movies (this was recorded at the end of 2025), and more! Enjoy! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Podcasting After Dark: www.patreon.com/podcastingafterdark Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices